On positive results, a certificate with the registration number is issued for the requested product. After completion of the agreement on the use of the mark with DIN CERTCO (and for products whose disposal is subject to the German Packaging Ordinance, the proof of a disposal contract for that product), the certified and labelled product can be marketed.

The following documents must be submitted together with the application:

Construction drawing, detailed description of the product (the family of products) and its application. In the case of a family of products: information on the individually differing parameters for each type.

List of all materials (semi-finished products) and additives used for manufacturing the product, the respective proportions in the product and the respective wall thickness and/or layer thickness.

Proof of compliance with DIN V 54900, DIN EN 13432 or ASTM D 6400 and/or ASTM D 6868 for all materials (semi-finished products) used that are not in the positive list (DIN CERTCO) of materials and semi finished products. The complete test reports are also to be submitted.

Proof of compliance with the requirements of the certification program for all additives used that have a mass proportion in the product of more than 1% that are not in the positive list (DIN CERTCO) of additives. The complete test reports are also to be submitted.

Infrared transmission spectrum list of all other substances used in the product and of all substances that might get together with the product into disposal on intended use of the product.

Evidence of safety for these materials and substances, e.g. Material Safety Data Sheets.

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